Thousands rally at Capitol for second special session

Texas Legislature meets to pass abortion bill

July 1, 2013 7:28 AM

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Senator Wendy Davis, at podium, smiles as she is introduced as the main speaker at the Stand With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation rally drew thousands of supporters. To the right is Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio. less

Senator Wendy Davis, at podium, smiles as she is introduced as the main speaker at the Stand With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The ... more

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Matt Benavides, with the Archdiocese of San Antonio, holds a crucifix while leading a group of an anti-abortion bill supporters at the State Capitol, Monday, July 1, 2013. It was the start of the second legislative special session. less

Matt Benavides, with the Archdiocese of San Antonio, holds a crucifix while leading a group of an anti-abortion bill supporters at the State Capitol, Monday, July 1, 2013. It was the start of the second ... more

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Supporters of an anti-abortion bill gather in the rotunda of the State Capitol for the start of the second legislative special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The Texas Legislature will consider the anti-abortion bill during the session. less

Supporters of an anti-abortion bill gather in the rotunda of the State Capitol for the start of the second legislative special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The Texas Legislature will consider the ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Protestors and supporters of an anti-abortion bill head to the rotunda at the State Capitol for the start of the second legislative special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The Texas Legislature will consider the anti-abortion bill during the session. less

Protestors and supporters of an anti-abortion bill head to the rotunda at the State Capitol for the start of the second legislative special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The Texas Legislature will consider ... more

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Matt Benavides, with the Archdiocese of San Antonio, holds a crucifix while leading a group of an anti-abortion bill supporters at the State Capitol, Monday, July 1, 2013. It was the start of the second legislative special session. less

Matt Benavides, with the Archdiocese of San Antonio, holds a crucifix while leading a group of an anti-abortion bill supporters at the State Capitol, Monday, July 1, 2013. It was the start of the second ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Supporters of a controversial anti-abortion bill gather at the steps of the State Capitol and pray the Rosary before the start of the second legislative especial session, Monday, July 1, 2013.

Supporters of a controversial anti-abortion bill gather at the steps of the State Capitol and pray the Rosary before the start of the second legislative especial session, Monday, July 1, 2013.

Natalie Atwater, 21, of Austin, arrives early for the Stand Up For Texas Women Rally at the State Capitol, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion rally drew thousands of protestors at the start of the second legislative special session. less

Natalie Atwater, 21, of Austin, arrives early for the Stand Up For Texas Women Rally at the State Capitol, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion rally drew thousands of protestors at the start of the second ... more

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Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and daughter the late Gov. Ann Richards, speaks at the Stand Up for Texas Women Rally at State Capitol, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation rally drew thousands of supporters. less

Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and daughter the late Gov. Ann Richards, speaks at the Stand Up for Texas Women Rally at State Capitol, Monday, July 1, 2013. The ... more

Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, right, and Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio wave to the crowd during the Stand Up For Texas Women Rally at State Capitol, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation rally drew thousands of supporters at the start of the second legislative special session. less

Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, right, and Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio wave to the crowd during the Stand Up For Texas Women Rally at State Capitol, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion ... more

Thousands of supporters attend the Stand Up For Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second legislative special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The rally was in protest against a controversial anti-abortion bill. less

Thousands of supporters attend the Stand Up For Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second legislative special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The rally was in protest against a ... more

Actress Lisa Edelstein pumps up the crowd during the Stand Up For Texas Women Rally at the State Capitol, Monday, July 1, 2013. The Texas Legislature convened for a second special session to take up a controversial anti-abortion bill. less

Actress Lisa Edelstein pumps up the crowd during the Stand Up For Texas Women Rally at the State Capitol, Monday, July 1, 2013. The Texas Legislature convened for a second special session to take up a ... more

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Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, walks out of the Senate Chambers after it adjourned on the first day of a second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The Senate will return on July 9 and will tackle the controversial anti-abortion bill. less

Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, walks out of the Senate Chambers after it adjourned on the first day of a second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The Senate will return on July 9 and will tackle the ... more

Senator Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, hugs Annabelle Garcia, sister of Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio in back, after the Texas Legislature adjourned on the first day of a second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. Davis was expressing her condolences for the death of Daniel San Miguel, father of the sisters. less

Senator Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, hugs Annabelle Garcia, sister of Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio in back, after the Texas Legislature adjourned on the first day of a second special session, Monday, ... more

Under a portrait of the late Governor Ann Richards, anti Texas legislation abortion bill protestors gather at the State Capitol for the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013.

Under a portrait of the late Governor Ann Richards, anti Texas legislation abortion bill protestors gather at the State Capitol for the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013.

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Protestors against and for the Texas legislation abortion bill gather at the State Capitol for the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013.

Protestors against and for the Texas legislation abortion bill gather at the State Capitol for the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013.

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Senator Wendy Davis, third from left, smiles as she is introduced as the main speaker at the Stand With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation rally drew thousands of supporters. less

Senator Wendy Davis, third from left, smiles as she is introduced as the main speaker at the Stand With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. ... more

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Senator Wendy Davis is the main speaker during the Stand Up With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation rally drew thousands of supporters. less

Senator Wendy Davis is the main speaker during the Stand Up With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation rally ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Senator Wendy Davis is the main speaker during the Stand Up With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation rally drew thousands of supporters. less

Senator Wendy Davis is the main speaker during the Stand Up With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation rally ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Thousands are drawn to the Stand Up With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation rally drew thousands of supporters. less

Thousands are drawn to the Stand Up With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation rally drew thousands of ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Thousands are drawn to the Stand Up With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation rally drew thousands of supporters. less

Thousands are drawn to the Stand Up With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation rally drew thousands of ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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A pair of Mizuno sneakers are place a top a flag at the Stand Up With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation rally drew thousands of supporters. The sneakers were similar to the ones used by Senator Wendy Davis during her Texas Senate filibuster last Tuesday. less

A pair of Mizuno sneakers are place a top a flag at the Stand Up With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Thousands are drawn to the Stand Up With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation rally drew thousands of supporters. less

Thousands are drawn to the Stand Up With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation rally drew thousands of ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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A woman kneels in the middle of the rotunda, to the applause of the pro-life supporters around her. The crowd goes silent, and begins to chant once more. Photo: Emily Bamforth

A woman kneels in the middle of the rotunda, to the applause of the pro-life supporters around her. The crowd goes silent, and begins to chant once more. Photo: Emily Bamforth

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2:56 The rotunda is still filled with screaming people. Officers are standing by the doors, monitoring the flow of people in and out. They have begun to turn people away, stating the area is full. Photo: Emily Bamforth less

2:56 The rotunda is still filled with screaming people. Officers are standing by the doors, monitoring the flow of people in and out. They have begun to turn people away, stating the area is full. Photo: Emily ... more

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Women dressed as suffragettes wait for the special session in the senate gallery July 1, 2013.

Women dressed as suffragettes wait for the special session in the senate gallery July 1, 2013.

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The sign for the West entrance to the Capitol is covered in coathangers. The line for the entrance snakes around the building.

The sign for the West entrance to the Capitol is covered in coathangers. The line for the entrance snakes around the building.

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A pro-choice demonstrator.

A pro-choice demonstrator.

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Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks performs "Not Ready to Make Nice" on the steps of the Capitol.

Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks performs "Not Ready to Make Nice" on the steps of the Capitol.

The crowd is spilling into the streets to the sides of the walkway up to the main steps of the Capitol. Legislators and speakers are taking the stage in quick succession. The national anthem is about to take place, sung by Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks. Photo: Emily Bamforth less

The crowd is spilling into the streets to the sides of the walkway up to the main steps of the Capitol. Legislators and speakers are taking the stage in quick succession. The national anthem is about to take ... more

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Peanut and her owner, Lea White, are both wearing orange. The pair traveled from Beeville.

Peanut and her owner, Lea White, are both wearing orange. The pair traveled from Beeville.

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